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    Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

    4.1 (2.3k reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Free Colossal Brownie on your Birthday when you sign-up for their e-Club
    Justin M.

    A friend of mine & myself had tickets to see a movie in the rather elusive IMAX 70mm format, so we figured we'd grab a bite at a restaurant in CityWalk. I legitimately can't remember the last time that I dined inside a Buca di Beppo. It's definitely been at least a decade or 2. I just remember it being rather chaotic, a tour through their busy kitchen, & huge portions (I remember thinking to myself: Why are the portions so f'n huge? Like what it you want several dishes but these ridiculously huge portions prevent from exercising your variety?". Well, I'm happy to report that you're no longer restricted to these 3 specific things. Why? It was rather "dead" when we came in. There were at least 2 other tables with people. 1 or 2 parties definitely came in before we left. But "chaotic" would be the last word that I would use to describe how busy things were. Although my friend & I arrived rather promptly before our 3pm reservation on a Monday, our hostess seated us directly to our table. I guess "gone" are the days of their prideful kitchen tour. Lastly, doing my usual "due diligence" of looking at their menu days prior to my reservation, I was quite amused to see that they offer a "Buca for One" section for a majority of their standard family style entrées. This is kind of an important thing to note because we ended choosing dishes that are not offered in this "Buca for One" option. FOOD: Italian Bread - 6.9 / 10 Complimentary. soft, classic, nice chew. Pairs well with their olive oil + balsamic vinegar. Be careful with the balsamic vinegar, a little goes a long way. Frutti Di Mare - 3.2 / 10 Your typical seafood in tomato sauce dish. The calamari was rather chewy. The mussels were on the smaller side. I noticed that the red clam sauce was very watery when I reheated this in my oven the next day for leftovers. Although my friend ordered this dish, I didn't care for it much. I definitely wouldn't recommend ordering it nor would I order it again - at least not here. Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken - 7.6 / 10 One of my biggest "fears" of dining at an Italian restaurant is overloading on pasta / carbs & never feeling full. This dish obliterates that fear. 3 sizable chicken breasts stuffed with melty mozzarella + prosciutto. The prosciutto adds a nice fatty/porky contrast to a the blank canvas of chicken. The marinara + pesto cream sauces bring lovely flavors to this protein powerhouse of a dish. I'd say 1 chicken breast is good for 1 serving/person. I'm glad that I ordered this dish & I'd order this again. Pappardelle Bolognese - 9.0. / 10 GET THIS DISH. In fact, get the large option because you'll definitely want to take home leftovers. I won't lie, I was rather impressed with this dish, especially for coming from a chain. This slowed braised beef is the ultimate accompaniment to any pasta. It's hearty, satisfying, & beyond savory. If Buca di Beppo were to ever compete in a tournament to see which restaurant has the best dish, this would be my suggestion. I honestly wish that I could just eat an entire large portion for myself & pass out - but I have this thing called "dignity", unfortunately. I'm not surprised that this dish is not offered in their "Buca for One" section. Seriously, I would absolutely come back / order take out just for this specific dish. I forgot that Buca does this thing where they hire a photographer to take your group's photo. If you never, or rarely go, then this could make for a nice souvenir. I'm not surprised that they're pretty fast at getting you a print of your photo (within 20 minutes-ish) of taking it. My opinions aside, you have to respect the hustle. Huge thanks & shoutout to Moisés who was beyond accommodating & has a lovely sense of humor. He's so on top of his service game, that he has laminated info cards that include QR codes for reviewing him & Buca. I had to come through & show my appreciation + gratitude. There was some sizable time between finishing our meal + waiting for our bill. Granted Moisés likely had his hands full from juggling a number of tables, I'm glad that I had my reservation changed from 4pm to 3pm, or else we would had run it close to the movie's start time. That said, this was all-in-all a great + lovely return to a place that I hadn't been to in something like 22 years (I remember seeing the 2004 Scooby Doo film) after my previous visit.

    Shrimp scampi
    Lisa T.

    We were seated right away. All the portions are large for family style dining (regular size feeds 3-4 people). We got the shrimp scampi linguine and it was pretty good. I liked the charred lemon to squeeze over the dish. This was a decent dining spot in the Universal City Walk.

    Penne alla Vodka
    Wendy H.

    First time at Bucca di Beppo and I must say I was blown away. Coming back from Universal Studios on a blazing hot day, we decided to stop by and have lunch here. First of all, the vibes and atmosphere inside were amazing! It's so cute inside and I loved the whole aesthetic of the restaurant. When we entered, the hostess was very kind and walked us upstairs where she led us to our table. The trip upstairs was nice. It was just as aesthetically pleasing and there were many pictures of celebrities that have visited the different restaurant locations. This is a family style dining, so we ordered the penne alla vodka and the mozzarella garlic bread. I could not get enough of the garlic bread. It was soooo delicious. The pasta was JUST as good. I would definitely come back here for more bread and pasta, I loved every bit of this place!

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    Deyma C.

    I visited Buca di Beppo and, honestly, it felt a bit overhyped. Even though we had a reservation, the hosts seemed to forget about us we had to remind them multiple times before being seated. It was a busy night, so I definitely recommend making a reservation, otherwise you're looking at about a 45-minute wait. Getting to our table was an experience in itself we were taken through the kitchen and up three flights of stairs, only to be seated in a corner on the third floor. Unfortunately, the space felt very enclosed with poor ventilation. There were no windows, and the lack of airflow made the smells (food, body odor, etc.) really noticeable. To make matters worse, there was a fly hovering around our table, which made the experience feel a bit unsanitary. Another thing that threw me off staff came around taking pictures, but there was no explanation of why, what it was for, or if we'd even get the photos. It just felt random and honestly a bit questionable... very much "Ep.files" vibes. Service was inconsistent. A host initially came for drinks but disappeared, and our actual waiter didn't show up until about 10 minutes later. When our sodas finally arrived, they tasted watered down, which was disappointing. As for the food, pricing ranges from about $44-$70 per item, which makes sense since everything is served family-style. We ordered a kids' spaghetti and the spicy chicken rigatoni. The rigatoni had good flavor, but I wish it had more chicken. My daughter loved her meal, though, so that was a plus. Overall, it was just okay. Spending over $100 didn't feel worth it for the experience. I personally don't love being limited to large, shareable portions especially when everyone wants something different and I hate wasting food. I might give it another chance during lunch when they offer more individual portions and it's less crowded but for now, it's not really my cup of tea.

    Melody A.

    I had a great time here for my birthday! Moises and Alberto were the best & made the experience great! Will becoming again for sure, the food was amazing!

    Mike M.

    Really good food. I prefer it over Olive Garden; it tastes more authentic and real compared to other places where it can be obvious the food was microwaved. The place serves family-style meals, so everything you order comes as a huge portion, which is great but also can be expensive quickly if you don't watch out. Ordering that main dish with appetizers, a salad, and dessert can cost you big, and you may not even eat it all, so it is very important to look at the menu and only get what you can eat. Most small plates can feed a family of four. I and my wife with kids ordered the chicken carbonara, and between the 4 of us, we could not finish and still had leftovers to take to lunch the next day, so it is a big plate. They have a family meal promotion currently at $40 for pasta salad and breadsticks for 40 people. Remember, all family size is a lot of freaking food. We got that last time, and we had plenty left over, and I highly recommend it. My last visit was great, but for whatever reason we were put in the back with the bigger parties, and they were loud, which was odd because there were plenty of solo booths in front that were empty while there were other booths in the same area occupied. This annoyed me a bit, but overall our visit was great and service was fantastic. Loved the food!

    Muichiro T.

    The chicken was super dry and it lacked flavor. It used to be better. The spaghetti was fire. The service was super slow. I really like the Italian vibes here.

    ruth r.

    Judy the bartender was very kind and attentive! Made a pit stop before going to Fan Fest & I was so glad I did. You can't come to Buca and not order the bread! Will be back when I go to Universal again.

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    Angel L.

    This is inside Universal Studios in Los Angeles, CA. We arrived early weekday evening and surprisingly we were seated immediately. No lines no waiting. Inside is tight & elevated noise level. Food serving portions are family style which means it's a huge serving. The food quality & taste is not what it used to be. Even the price is much higher than before. Well, it's LA and it's inside Universal Studios lot! Parking will also set you back a few dollars.

    Shrimp pasta
    Lisa P.

    Julio provided great service. The food was delicious and tasty. We sat at the table where we can see the chefs cooking each meal. The chicken fettuccine with broccoli was delicious and tasty. Perfect place for a birthday party. The vibe is alive. Perfect place to dine before or after a movie or visiting the park.

    If you know you know anyone else bothered by the fact that they just dropped the coffee beans without a care....!!

    Been coming to this restaurant in different locations however this one so sorry to post this it's run down!!! Service by our server was not the best...he had a great smile for our neighbors but seemed bothered by us ordering... sad thing is I was just trying to enjoy a good time with my family...

    Spicy Chicken Rigatoni + Pepperoni Pizza
    Sarah P.

    Our fave dinner spot after a long day at Universal! As an Italian myself, this is one of my fave spots. The food is always fresh & quick service! We even ordered to go & it was ready in 15 mins. You have to try the spicy chicken rigatoni (marinara + alfredo sauce mix) , it is my fave dish & it inspired me to learn how to make it at home. My hubby loves the pepperoni pizza, they will cover it with meat. The place itself is cozy and there are tons of decor on the walls to look at/appreciate. Our fave italian spot, highly recommend trying. Lil secret tip ask the front to be seated in the kitchen, there is a booth back there where you can watch them cook the meals and the waiter will explain the process. So FUN!

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    1 month ago

    Moises was great! Food was delicious. environment was nice. service was quick! Really enjoyable experience.

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    Moisés was an amazing server!! Very attentive and gave great suggestions. Super friendly and created a fantastic dining experience!

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    Do they still have outdoor dinning?

    I went in July and there was indoor dining only

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    I don't see why not. It is a little tight in there especially in the back but should be fine.

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    This place came up several times when I researched on great restaurants that have excellent vibes…read moreand great food. Although it didn't really necessarily show up as "the best food in LA area" but all the reviews were so good so I became curious to try. Mainly the reviews also raved about the vibes, services, and live music. Well, they were not wrong! It was fairly easy to make a reservation through Opentable, and I made a reservation for two people for my birthday dinner on Sunday night. I put on the notes that it's my bday so it'll be nice to get a nice table near the stage. I didn't have a high expectation, cos I'd never been to the place and I didn't make a call or anything. But wow, they definitely gave us a great table at the very front! As many reviewers had mentioned, the acoustic of the restaurant is really great. You can barely hear other people's conversations. There's a live jazz band playing, so you can really enjoy that. Although it made it slightly hard to hear what other nearby people say to you either, haha. Our server Dawson was a really great one! Very nice, very informative and just has a great vibe that made you feel comfortable to converse with him. We also asked if he could take a picture of us and he went above and beyond with taking our pictures haha. He took the table lamp as our additional "lighting". Such a great service! Dawson also made a few suggestions on food. We ordered the milk bun (so great!), the tiger prawns tostada (omg, my favorite of the night!), braised lamb pasta, pork belly risotto, and roasted broccolini. Everything was really good and really filled us up! We also got the "smokin old fashioned" and "Wake up and repeat" cocktails. It was plenty of food for us so we asked for a check. Dawson asked if we wanted a dessert but we were already full. He asked if it's ok to give us a lil treat for my bday. It was a really nice dessert :). Oh I forgot to mention that they also put a small bday card on the table for me. The prices of food and drinks are on the higher sides, but I feel like it's worth it due to the live music and the vibe. It easily covers the entertainment part. We definitely will go back and recommend this place for anyone who's looking into a nice date night or to celebrate something special. I was informed that Friday has more of a "party vibe" here, although it's still a jazz performance. Sunday feels more laid back :) Overall I'm really pleased by this place. I used to think that I don't care that much about excellent service as long as the food is great, but I was wrong. The excellent hospitality just made the night even better than expected. Thank you for making my bday dinner memorable.

    This place was on my list and we happen to pop in at 5pm but reservations are highly recommended…read more It was a little difficult to find because it's just a door without any signs, but I saw the valet guy pop out so we figured it was the entrance. The usually have a live band after 7pm and the sound in the resturant is amazing. It's like a recording studio. The staff was very friendly! The decor and ambiance was also impressive. Definitely swanky but down to earth vibes. I got the rasberry beret cocktail and it was different but fabulous. Not sure how else to describe it. It was refreshing. We got the tiger prawns and it was presented as a toasta, which had a great flavor and texture. The apple salad was also refreshing and a good portion to share between 2 people. The broccolini was cooked perfectly and my favorite after the tiger prawns was the Dungeness crab pasta. It had uni on top! The uni elevated the dish, and honestly there were a good amount of crab meat in the dish. Overall well balanced and creamy. The 2 of us left full and satisfied. Highly recommend this place for a date night. There's also plenty of street parking when we went but there is also valet for $15.

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    Verse - Hokkaido Milk Buns.. Brown Butter, Sesame Seeds, Murray River Salt

    Hokkaido Milk Buns.. Brown Butter, Sesame Seeds, Murray River Salt

    Verse - MALAMENTE                                                                             
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    Bodega Malbec - Lomo a la Parrilla

    Bodega Malbec

    4.1(1k reviews)
    1.1 miToluca Lake
    $$$
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

    This place is pretty authentic Argentine from someone who has been to Buenos Aires 5x…read more The food is made with love here and you can tell. The provoleta is VERY authentic and I've found that to be hard to find outside of Argentina. I've eaten here twice and once I had a steak and another I had pasta. Both were great. I love having Pasta in Argentina and I tend to enjoy the way they make it more that Italian restaurants, not totally sure why. So ordering pasta is always a move if you don't want a huge piece of meat. See pics Cant wait to go back.

    The Bottom Line 3.5 stars: Recommended for a chill dining experience in a nice neighborhood. Good…read morevibes and service but you will need to navigate the menu a bit. Location 3.5 stars: On the North side of Riverside Drive in Toluca Lake, between Cahuenga Blvd and N. Pass Ave. No Valet or parking structures. The Yelp profile says they have a parking lot but we could not find it. Metered parking which is hard to come by given the many restaurants in this area. The streets are quite and nice and walkable though and you see many people strolling along or walking their dogs, even in the evening. Venue 4 stars: Nicely decorated rustic venue. Indoor and outdoor seating. The inside however was uncomfortably cold when we visited (while outdoors was probably 80-85 degrees). Service 4 stars: Staff were friendly, polite, courteous and attentive. Food 3.5 stars: Primarily Argentinean food, including soups, appetizers, steaks, fish, chicken and pasta. We had the Tuna Tartare (Tartar de Atun, very good), Chicken Milanesa Napolitana (unfortunately very dry and tough), Salmon Con Tapenade (it had potential but ours was dry and overcooked), and Lomo a la Gorgonzola (beef tenderloin with Gorgonzola sauce; this one was very good!). I would highly recommend the Tuna Tartare and the Lomo a la Gorgonzola, but the Milanesa Napolitana and the Salmon Con Tapenade fell far short of our expectations. Drinks 3.5 stars: Beer (bottle and draft), wine, soft drinks, coffee and tea. No cocktails.

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